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WINCHESTER FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 1912 PIGEON

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:1,750.00 - 2,750.00 USD
WINCHESTER FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 1912 PIGEON
GRADE PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga., S# 158760. Bbl. 30" Nickel Steel w/ solid rib & brass front bead. Fixed Full choke. Action has standard Pigeon Grade Engraving done by in house engraver William Gough. Engraving consists of upland scene w/ pointing dogs & woodcock on right & marsh scene w/ 5 flying mallards on left. Scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll that extends to receiver top, bottom around S# & top of bbl. extension. Straight grip black diamond stock of XXX walnut w/ Pigeon Grade wrap around hand checkering. LOP: 13 3/4" over aftermarket White Line pad. Trap style beavertail extension factory forearm measuring 11 1/4" w/ hand checkered panels on each side. Mfg. 1917. CONDITION: bbl. & action retain over 60% dull faded blue showing scattered corrosion, light pitting & scratches w/ edge & carry wear. Forearm is refinished showing some handling marks. Stock is heavily sanded & refinished. Recut checkering has amateurish appearance. Lightly pitted bore. (21-1031/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,750.